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Endocrine function
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| exophthalmos | bulging eyes |
| goiter | overall enlargement of the thyroid |
| hirsutism | excess hair most noticed around the mouth and chin |
| hyperglycemia | High blood glucose |
| hypoglycemia | low blood glucose |
| insulin | hormone, made by the pancreas, that allows the use of glucose by your cell |
| osteoporosis | bone disease caused by bone mineral and/or density decreasing. |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| polyphagia | excessive hunger |
| polyuria | excessive urination |